Playbook

Kwame Alexander is a poet, educator, and the New York Times best-selling author of more than thirty-five books, including Rebound, the follow-up to his Newbery medal–winning middle grade novel, The Crossover. Some of his other works include Booked, which was longlisted for the National Book Award, The Playbook: 52 Rules to Help You Aim, Shoot, and Score in this Game of Life, Swing, and the picture books Out of Wonder and The Undefeated, which was longlisted for the National Book Award and won the Caldecott Medal, a Newbery Honor, and the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award.He is a regular contributor to NPR's Morning Edition, currently serving as their poet ambassador.He lives with his family in the UK. Visit his website at www.kwamealexander.com or find him on Twitter and Instagram @kwamealexander.

Spring 2017 Kids' Indie Next List -- "Inspired Recommendations for Kids from Indie Booksellers"   "The volume reads like a series of locker- room pep talks by a coach with stories to tell and advice to give..." —Horn Book   “A stirring collection of 52 motivational poems-as-rules…” —Publishers Weekly    "The advice never feels heavy-handed, and the author's voice shines through... This will appeal to fans of Alexander's previous middle-grade novels as well as young sports fans." —Kirkus   “Alexander uses sports as a metaphor for life in this earnest gathering of personal reminiscences.” —Booklist —